First happy Nico Monday!
For those of you that said euthanizing Nico was painful--think again. In fact, it was the easiest decision I've ever made. Yes, I know that may sound wrong, but to me its not. Think about it, the pros of euthanizing outweigh the pros of having a few selfish hours with him alive until he dies. Nico had HCM which thickens the walls of his heart until they're damaged then it leads to heart failure. He also had liver failure. I admire his bravery more than mine. I repaid those few selfish hours I never spent with him for staying by his side as he was dying. I wouldn't have traded it for the world, and I wouldn't let anything stand in my way of being beside my dying baby. Plus who the fuck wants to die alone? Yes, we all die in the end, but Nico deserved freedom from pain and suffering, and if I was to die, I'd want him by my side too, but I'd die alone if he wanted me too too. He gave me more than what I gave him, but at least I gave him what he really wanted--freedom.
And I gave him his freedom 2 weeks ago. Yeah, he's been dead 2 weeks.
And in dying we are born to eternal life. Is what it says above his picture.
Hugs to you always Nico,
Ragdoll Mommy~
My cat, Avalon, also passed away because the walls around his heart had thickened and couldn't breathe anymore and I had to make the same decision.
ReplyDeleteSo sad, but you are right that he will now have eternal life and you will see him again.
ReplyDeleteYour Nico is free from pain. Run free, sweetie.
ReplyDeleteThe image of him in the sky is so beautiful xoxo
my Angel Bobo also developed HCM in later years. Sadly, I know too well what it does. Your graphic is just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful image of your Nico. Thank you for loving him so much, and for helping him to be pain free. Surely you will see him again some day.
ReplyDeleteLetting go of a dear and loving furry friend is very painful for us but so much better for our loving companion. Nico will always remember you with love.
ReplyDeleteLuv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
Saying goodbye to a dear and loving friend is very painful for us but so much kinder for our beloved companion. Nico will always remember you for letting him go with so much love.
ReplyDeleteLuv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
What a beautiful graphic you made of your precious Nico. You continue to be in our thoughts, gentle purrs to you.
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